2 x Community Development Workers

Triskele

Triskele Community Training and Development- Workhouse Resource Centre- Carrickmacross- Co. Monaghan.

16 Jun 2006

Ann Loftus

annloftus@triskele.ie

0 (0353) 4 2966 3706

Triskele is an independent organisation that provides support to community development projects in the Border region including projects funded under the Community Development Support Programme, the Family Resource Centres Programme, and Interreg IIIA. Triskele also carries out training and research in the counties on both sides of the border.

As part of its development, Triskele wishes to recruit 2 x Community Development Workers, whose primary role will be to empower the Traveller community to participate in the decision making process, planning provision and delivery of appropriate services to their community in counties Cavan, Monaghan and Louth.

This project recognises that there are many determinants of the health of Travellers. The post holders will therefore work in partnership with Travellers, the HSE, local communities, and relevant organisations and agencies in developing appropriate responses that will positively influence and enhance the health and social gain of the Traveller community.

Applicants should have:

1. At least 3 years experience of working in community development or a related field and/or
2. A third level qualification in community development or equivalent.
3. Proven skills and ability in design and delivery of training/ facilitation in a community development context.
4. Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to travellers and minority ethnic groups.

This is a full time post (35 hours per week), with an initial minimum 1 year contract subject to funding.

The salary scale starts at €34,000. A panel may be formed. Job sharing for these posts will be considered.

Further details and an application form are available from Triskele Community Training and Development, Workhouse Resource Centre, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.

0 (0353) 42 9663706

annloftus@triskele.ie.

Applications must be completed. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing Date for receipt of completed applications 16 June 2006.

Interviews will take place on the 26/27 June 2006

Triskele Community Training and Development aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
Triskele would welcome applications from the Traveller community.